Forklift Operator/Machine Operator

We are seeking Forklift Operators and Machine Operators on 2nd shift to join our growing, Fortune 500 organic lawn care product manufacturing team in Harrisonville, MO. 2nd starts out at $18.50 (Forklift) and $19 (Machine Operator) and hires in at a higher rate and this is a Monday-Friday position 4:15pm - 2:45am  with weekly pay.

Pay/Hours

• Mon-Fri 4:15pm - 2:45am but the position requires up to 20 hours of overtime per week
• Forklift: $18.50/hr with weekly pay and to be hired on at a higher rate
• Machine Operator:

Forklift Overview

• Responsible for the operation of a forklift or other heavy equipment to safely move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise around the facility. Skills and Competencies:
• Ability to drive a forklift- Ability to lift 50 pounds- Ability to climb on and off of required equipment- Ability to sit for long periods- Ability to communicate effectively- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide- Ability to read and write English and/or be able to follow instructions. Ability to work in a dusty environment, hot/cold/rainy weather.
• Willingness to work mandatory overtime, including weekends and holidays. Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Performs a safety check of the forklift to ensure it is safe to operate.
• Checks fluid levels- For oil, water and fuel before operating the lift
• Ensures the packaging lines have empty pallets available and informs the supervisor of the pallet inventory
• Removes palletized bags from the production lines and places them on the stretch-wrapper
• Operates the stretch-wrapper and changes the stretch film as required
• Places palletized bags in inventory and ensuring they are located in the proper rows storing them neatly without damaging other inventory
• Actively participates in plant cleanliness by restacking, picking-up trash and debris, and washing their equipment
• Reads the BOLs and places the correct quantity and SKU on the carriers trucks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Any changes to the BOLs must be communicated to the Dispatcher and or office personnel
• Performs physical inventory counts of finished goods as required
• Meets quality and quantity standards
• Responsible for the safe operation of the forklift and maintaining fluid levels

Machine Operator Overview

• Responsible for ensuring the production line is running to performance and quality standards
• informs the heavy equipment operator to fill the shakers (mixers)
• performs housekeeping duties which include sweeping, and inventory management.
• Coordinates with the material handler and heavy equipment operator which material will be used for each machine
• Ensures the shakers are filled to keep the flow of material to the production lines
• Ensures the correct roll stock is being used and places it on the machine
• Performs the necessary machine adjustments to ensure the quality and quantity standards are being produced
• Performs quality checks including weighing and volume checks
• Communicates with the material handler if the material should have more moisture or switched to another material
• Performs housekeeping duties to ensure the material does not accumulate under the conveyors, aisle ways and catwalks by following safety practices to avoid injuries
• Completes production documentation insuring accuracy, completeness and timelines
• Meets quality and quantity standards
• Informs the maintenance personnel of any problems in which they may encounter
• Follows safety practices to ensure their safety and the safety of others.